Classifying Rocks

Classifying Rocks

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Classifying Rocks

Classifying Rocks

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-1

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Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the three types of rocks?

Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Mineral

Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Igneous

Metamorphic, Igneous, Compaction

Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Geologists might recognize a metamorphic rock by distorted, wavy layers because they were caused by -

compaction and cementation.

melting and crystallizing.

erosion and deposition.

pressure and heat.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Igneous and sedimentary rocks could each be changed into metamorphic rock if they are changed by -

weathering.

pressure.

organisms.

cementation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rock formed above ground with lava

Sedimentary Rock

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Intrusive Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rock formed by heat and pressure underground

Sedimentary Rock

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Intrusive Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Only rock that contains fossils

Sedimentary Rock

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Intrusive Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rock with smooth, glassy surface

Sedimentary Rock

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Intrusive Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

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